The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare genetic counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,770 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) genetic counselors is $101,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,770. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $56,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,770 | 3.58% | 16.80% |
| 2016 | $72,090 | 3.23% | - |
| 2015 | $69,760 | 4.44% | - |
| 2014 | $66,660 | 2.22% | - |
| 2013 | $65,180 | 4.56% | - |
| 2012 | $62,210 | - | - |
The average salaries of genetic counselors in 16 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of genetic counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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